Finding My Why, and Learning to Bear the How
A reflection on grief, purpose, and the community connections that make the work of food and hospitality worth doing—even when the how is hard.
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L’Dor V’Dor: More Than Just the Food
The holidays are over, and we’re all getting back into the groove of our regular routines. As I reflect on the past few weeks, I keep thinking about how much food plays a role in bringing people together, especially in…
A Little Kichel, a Lot of Memories
One of the things I love most about what I get to do is finding a balance between keeping our food traditions alive and respected and making room for creativity. There’s always something to learn—and sometimes that lesson starts with…
The Sukkah Goes Up Again
Every year, I’m grateful for the friends who come over to help put up the sukkah in my yard. They have a system: they arrive with their kids, I feed everyone, we hang out, and somehow the sukkah goes up.…
A Time for Reflection, Growth, and Hope
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of reflection in so many ways. As we prepare to atone, we are also invited to look honestly at ourselves, consider where we can improve, and think about what…
Why We Do This: Challah Dough, Family Time & Heading Into 5787
There are days when I am exhausted and feel like I am being pulled in SO many directions at once. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to get away to Door County with my dad, my kids, my sister and…
Sunday Market, JCC Tapestry Event and More!
Last weekend was one of those weekends that held a little bit of everything. I spent time in Rochester with one of my daughters doing some due diligence on some health concerns, and then headed to Minneapolis to move another…
School Is Back, and Rosh Hashanah Is Almost Here
School is back in session, and somehow Rosh Hashanah is already upon us. As the High Holiday season approaches, it is hard not to think about the people we have lost over the past year who will not be there…
The Joy of Celebrating Together
Summer is coming to an end, and honestly, I cannot believe it. Somehow we are already heading toward fall, everyone is coming back into town, the community is buzzing again, and Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner. Our Rosh Hashanah…
Summer Catch-Up: Challah, Community, and Full-Circle Moments
This week has been busy! The community is getting back into the swing of things as summer starts winding down. Kids are coming home from camp — including mine — and somehow we are already talking about school starting again.…